How far is Esperance, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Esperance, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Esperance and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esperance and Bellevue.
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Start on Edmonds Way
1.2 mi · 2 min · Edmonds Way
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Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2133 ft · 49 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2177 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
2633 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WA 520 East: Montlake, Bellevue, Kirkland
2263 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 84th Avenue Northeast
956 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Medina, Clyde Hill
148 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto 84th Avenue Northeast
1142 ft · 35 sec · 84th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 24th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Northeast 24th Street
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Turn right onto 108th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Esperance and Bellevue.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
9.06 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Esperance and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Esperance to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seattle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Esperance and 10.8 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Esperance and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Seattle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seattle.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Esperance and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 14.29 mi (22.99 km).
#1 Esperance
Esperance is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7889900, -122.3554100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.06 | $8.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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